• Children's Franchises

    • Average Cost: $15,000 to $200,000+
    • Includes: Tutoring, Art, Music, Science, Entertainment
    • Home & Retail Based Franchise
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: A child-related learning background not necessary. Love to be around kids. Customer service and organizational skills.
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  • Home Services

    • Average Cost: $50,000 to $75,0000
    • Includes: Maid Services, Home Improvement, Security Franchises, Landscaping
    • Primarily Home Based
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: A relationship builder outside of an office. Some sales experience and networking experience is beneficial. Can manage a team of service providers.
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  • Food Franchises

    • Average cost: $60,000 to $600,000+
    • Includes: Ice Cream, Food Trucks, Coffee, Burger Franchises, Pizza & Frozen Yogurt
    • Primarily Retail Based, Mobile
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: Restaurant experience is a plus. Customer service oriented with good management skills. A people person willing to work long hours.
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  • Pet Franchises

    • Average Cost: $25,000 to $350,000+
    • Includes: Doggy Day Care, Dog Training, Mobile Grooming, Pet Supplies
    • Home & Retail Based
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: Pet franchise owners need good people skills and must be customer service oriented. You may need to manage a team of trainers or staff. Make sure you love, love all pets.
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Plan for the End of Your Franchise Business – at the Beginning

You’re looking at franchise business as a new beginning, so why think about the end? It seems counterintuitive, but having an end game in mind when you start makes sense. Chances are, you’re excited about being a business owner, earning money, and building your profitable franchise. But what if there comes a time when you [...] Read More

The Nutty Scientists

Starting a franchise business, like starting any business of your own, brings a lot of satisfaction. For some, it’s the excitement of working for yourself. For others, building a successful business and being able to provide jobs for others brings fulfillment. For still others, it’s about making a positive impact on your community. For example, [...] Read More

Franchising in Retirement

Americans are working longer and retiring later. Many of us can expect to work until we’re 70 or older. If you’re able to retire but not yet ready to quit working, this can be the time in your life when you fulfill the dream of owning your own business. Investing in a franchise opportunity can [...] Read More

A Good Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship Requires Faith

A franchisee who has FAITH in their franchisor, arguably, owns one of the best relationships in business.  A franchisee who doesn’t have faith in their franchisor has one of the worst relationships in business.  Faith is an extremely valuable thing in the franchise world and both franchisees and franchisors should work hard to establish it, [...] Read More

How Do I ... Everything Franchising View All

How Do I Find a Franchise Lawyer?

May 20, 2013 - Getting advice from a franchise lawyer when you’re in the process of signing on for a franchise business is vital. “Franchise lawyer” is the operative phrase here. There »


How Do I Cautiously Navigate The SBA Loan Process?

May 17, 2013 - Being the recipient of an SBA loan to fund a new franchise isn't necessarily all it is cracked up to be. Know this. When you qualify and receive an SBA loan, you are personally »


How Do I Evaluate The Management Team In A Franchise System?

May 15, 2013 - The management team of the franchise you’re thinking of investing in may have a significant effect on your experience as a franchisee, so it’s natural that you would want »


How do I know if a franchise business is available where I live?

May 7, 2013 - Your first step can be to use our Franchise Bulls-Eye to narrow your search to franchises available in your area. Use the drop down menu to input your state, and you can feel »


Featured Franchise Opportunities View All

  • Grow Vending

    The Grow Modular Vendor System is about better efficiency for the owner and state-of-the-art technology. This vendor system offers a revolutionary breakthrough approach to vending. Healthy vending that is superior to any other vending system.

    Let's Yo!

    Self-service frozen yogurt business models are popping up everywhere. Let's YO! already has almost 50 units open or in development which is a testament to their brand and technology friendly experience. The best in training and support to help you every step of the way.

    FRANSERVE Franchise Consultants

    FRANSERVE is a franchise consulting business with over 100 years of combined experience in the franchise industry. We train and support, what we think are the best franchise consultants in the industry. No previous franchise experience is necessary and $19,900 all in.
  • TSS Photography

    Franchising Opportunities at TSS Photography focus on your love of photography and your desire to work with kids and an interest in sports related activities. A home based franchise business that can be very rewarding!

    CruiseOne

    Join CruiseOne as a Vacation Planning Expert and join the nation's leading travel franchise. You can create customized dream vacations for travelers in your area. Investments from $3,500!

    Little Caesars Pizza

    Little Caesars Pizza is a brand name franchise with a long history of successful franchisees. In fact, they are celebrating 50 years in this pizza business. The pizza business is evolving and Little Caesars has adapted and thrived in every scenario. A best value franchise for your consideration.
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  • We Buy Ugly Houses

    The slogan "We Buy Ugly Houses" is known to most everyone. HomeVestors began franchising in 1996 and to date HomeVestors independently owned and operated franchises have purchased more than 50,000 houses for their customers. No experience required.

    Liberty Tax

    Learn how to own a Liberty Tax franchise. Discover why Liberty Tax is the fastest growing international tax preparation business ever! You can be your own boss and NO tax experience is necessary!

    Fresh Coat Painters

    Fresh Coat painting franchise is not about YOU painting. Its about building an organization. This is a recession-resistant industry and a home based concept with an experienced management team.

  • Made in the Shade Blinds

    Made in the Shade is one of the lowest cost dealerships in the nation, and a home-based business that offers flexibility with the potential for a very lucrative income!

    Retro Fitness

    Retro Fitness is the new age fitness club. Memberships cost just $19.99 per month while offering top of the line equipment, personal training, child care, group fitness and more. Franchisees benefit financially from a multiple revenue stream model.

    TapSnap

    TapSnap is a fun, exciting and profitable franchise opportunity. Whether a party, a wedding, a trade show or corporate event, TapSnap's photo booth without a booth will make memories. One TapSnap party and you'll have all kinds of referrals. $1,400... it's a pretty neat figure to take home from a single event. Check it out!
  • Mathnasium

    If you're looking for an award winning children's services franchise, Mathnasium is considered one of the best. As a franchise owner, you will influence the children in your community and make a difference.

    Franchises for Kids

    Engineering for Kids brings math, science, technology and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, workshops, and birthday parties. You can work from home for under $20,000!

    Filta

    Filtafry is one of the top underrated franchises in franchising. The Filta Group offers an affordable, environmentally-friendly franchise providing kitchen solutions to restaurants, hotels, airports fast food outlets and more.